This Week at First Church...

UPCOMING EVENTS

PRIME TIMERS BIBLE STUDY

September 21

Join us for a new Bible Study today at noon in the Hope Room. This is a Wired Word study-a monthly lively discussion linking the Bible to pertinent topics of 2017. Our first topic is "Who wants your collectibles and treasures you have saved all of your life?" Please join us and weigh-in on the issue! Contact: Bev (954) 263-5238.

SPOTLIGHT ON MARRIAGE

September 24

Come to a FREE one-hour community-led workshop that searches for Biblical principles to grow authentic marriages at 10:45 am in Robey Hall this Sunday. Contact Peter & Suzanne Borsella, (954) 642-8555. (onsite childcare available). Sign up HERE.

UMC FALL REGIONAL GATHERING

September 26

All are invited to an important fall regional gathering with our Bishop, Ken Carter, at Community of Hope Church, in Loxahatchee, FL at 6:30 pm. He will share his thoughts on the state of the United Methodist Church and plans for Florida. There will be opportunities to submit questions for Bishop Carter prior to the event. Register online.

PRIMETIME CRAFTY THURSDAY

September 28

Prime Time has added something new this year! We will meet on the 4th Thursday of each month for an afternoon of crafting (supplies provided). Our first Crafty Thursday is Sept. 28 at noon in Fellowship Hall and we will work on beaded projects (beginner level) including a large bead hat pin, beaded pin, and a beaded spider. Contact Sally Finley, (954) 798-1672 so we will have enough materials on hand. Bring a friend!

COMMUNITY CONNECT-NEIGHBORHOOD FORUM

September 30

In order to better understand the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods in our area, the Serve Team has invited our neighbors to Fellowship Hall at 10am for a gathering to learn how First Church can address their hopes, needs and concerns. If you are available to serve as a greeter and/or assist with serving food, contact Michelle Musselman, (954) 415-1614.

PUMPKIN PATCH

OCTOBER 4-31

Our Pumpkin Patch opens Oct. 4 and volunteers are needed. Profits go to Student Ministry Missions and Warren Willis Camp Scholarships, so contact Lora Irwin to find out ways you can help serve (954) 650-0989.

2018 COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP

DEPOSIT DUE OCTOBER 8

If you are interested in going on the Costa Rica mission trip, please let us know. The trip is January 27 - February 3, 2018, and the cost is $1400. The deadline to sign up is October 8 when a non-refundable deposit of $450 is due. We would love to have you join us! Contact Sam Dull, (724) 493-0224.

CHURCH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

OCTOBER 11-14 - SCHEDULE YOUR APPT NOW

Wow! With such an incredible response to the pictorial directory, we had to open another week to schedule family (including pets) photos! New dates are Oct. 11-14. Remember, you will get a free 8x10 photo and church directory with the opportunity to purchase additional photos. Note: If you do not get your photo taken, you will not receive a directory. Make your appointment HERE or by visiting the table on the plaza.

ONGOING EVENTS

FOOD SHARE

First & Third Fridays Every Month

Doors Open 4:30pm

Distribution 5pm-6:30pm

For the month of September, we are requesting pasta, pasta sauce, 1lb. bags of rice and canned black beans.

Bring your contributions on Sunday and put them in the designated cart.

Volunteers are needed to greet visitors, hand out Bible verses, and/or chaperone the children's table at Food Share (1st & 3rd Fridays of the month at 4:15-6:30pm). You are also welcome to volunteer from 12:30-3pm in Fellowship Hall to help pack the bags. Contact Suzanne Rodriguez at 954-815-4719 or [email protected] .

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